Infantino Defends FIFA World Cup Investment Plan Amid Criticism

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has defended the governing body's proposal to sell a stake in the FIFA World Cup, describing it as "a golden opportunity" to increase funding for member associations. He said the plan could raise federation revenues from $10 million to $40 million and help develop emerging football nations, stating, "We want to create a new Cape Verde." However, several federations have criticized the proposal, citing a lack of transparency and limited information before voting. Infantino maintains the process is democratic and insists the proposal is optional, but the debate over governance and commercial investment continues.